Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-19
SOUTH-SIDE CROPS
AN UNPUBLISHED MANUsC RrPT-
NOMINATION DECLINED.
Bold Robbery = Reported Resignation
The Republican Address, &c.

correspondence OF the Richmond DIspstch.l
PETERSBURG, August Is, 1887.
Accounts from all OF the counties IN
this section represent the crops, with
the exception OF tobacco, as being the
finest k.own for years. The corn and
peanut crops are reported to be IN
splendid condition, the season for them
having been all that could be desired.
The tobacco is said to have been rather
injured than benefited by the repeated
rains this month.
The Government inspectors sent
here to investigate tho causes OF the
sinking of the steamer George Law,
which occurred in the Appomattox
river few days ago with large party
of colored excursioDists on board, have
discharged their duty, but their report
will not be made public for some time.
Among the effects left by II. l..
Puryear, the wife-murderer, and which
have been turned over to his parents,
was the manuscript of the history OF
his life, which he spent SO many days in
writing. No publisher was found to
undertake the printing of the book,
and it is understood it will not now be
published.
1t is said that Robert J. Jones, the
colorod man on the Worklngmen's
ticket for the Legislature, has declined
the honor. Whether another conyen-
ton will be held to nominate candi-
date in his place is not at present
known.
The premium list for the second an
nual fair Of the Colorcd Agricultural
and Industrial Association of Virginia,
to be held near this city on October
ll-l5th. has been issued. The list of
premiums is quite liberal one.
A telegram was received by the Chief
OF Police here to-day from Wayerly re-
questing the arrest OF Young man
Charged with robbing his employer in
that place of a sum of money. 1t is
said that the party in question came to
Petersburg, but at this writing no ar
rest has been made and names are
withheld.
Mr. William Z. Badger, one of the
principal undcrtakers of this city, st
tended funeral several days ago. On
returning to his store he pulled off his
coat and vest, and leaving them in the
front, went to the rear Of the building
to attend to his store duties. When he
again put on the clothes he discovered
that fine gold watch and upwards of
so in money had been taken from the
pockets. The stolen articles have not
yet been recovered, but it is believed
the thief will be arrested.
1t is currently reported on the streets
here that Mr.. A. NJ. Willis, who in
May last was elected on the Republi-
can ticket as Commonwealth attorney
fer Prince George county, will resign
flat position and return to kappahan-
mock county, from whence he came
shortly before the election.
1t is said that the climate of Prince
George does hot agree with his health
and that he has no desire to retain the
Office to which he was elected. The
vacancy, should it occur. will be filled
Ivy Judge Rivcs, of the County Court
1t is thought Mr.. John j. Cooke, who
for several years served the county very
capsbly and faithfully as prosecuting
attorney, will receive the appointment.
1t is understood that the address OF
the Republican State Committee will
probably not be ready for the public
before the last of this week. Mr.. Will
liam G. Elan has been with General
Malone for day or two rendering as
sistance. ROBIN ADAIR.